Tips to take care of yourself holistically

Your whole self matters – mental, physical and even financial.

Anxiety and uncertainty can cause you stress and should be addressed. But it’s not something to leave for another day. If you start taking the needed steps now, you’ll soon realize you have more control than you realized.

A recent Gallup poll finds American workers to be among the most stressed workers in the world.1 Add recent events to the mix and the stress rises.

Are you stressed? Recognize the signs. They often include common physical symptoms such as headaches, low energy, upset stomach, tense and achy muscles, and insomnia.2 Then, try to identify the events and situations that trigger these stressors.

The good news is that you can learn to manage your stress so that you can better care for yourself holistically. To achieve optimal health and wellness, everything that makes up the whole person — body, mind, spirit, and emotions — must be tended to.3 And it’s not something to leave for another day. If you start taking the needed steps now, you’ll soon realize you have more control over your stress levels than you realized.

 

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